I really enjoyed knitting this sweet, from-the-top-down sweater. I think the raised stripe pattern is fitting for a boy. I was surprised that the buttonholes weren't more obvious (K2,yo,K2tog,K1). I think next time I'll get advice on how to make a better buttonhole.

Cheri, from The Naked Sheep Knit Shop, helped me by teaching me how to knit the sleeve join on this sweater. I really winged it knitting this hat. I used the general guidelines in the Yarn Harlot's "Knitting Rules" book. But I totally knit it without a pattern. I really hope both pieces fit.